AROUND TOWN
Does anyone know if the dish is open for walking today?
I need some exercise! |
walker |
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on Jun 28, 2007 at 10:08 pm by Hiking elsewhere, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
RESTAURANTS
Welcome to Town Square!
Palo Altans love eating out and discovering new restaurants, or rediscovering old favorites. Recommend your favorite restaurants here in Town Square and post your reactions to... |
Bill Johnson |
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on Jun 28, 2007 at 3:17 pm by Kavita Bali, a resident of the Ventura neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
USGS June Evening Public Lecture
This month's Evening Public Lecture Series program -- at 7:00 on June 28th -- features a colorful 3-D tour of the spectacular southern Colorado Plateau region describing many ... |
Amelia Barrales |
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on Jun 28, 2007 at 9:57 am by Amelia Barrales, a resident of Menlo Park |
AROUND TOWN
Where do you go to see fireworks?
With the Fourth of July right around the corner, where is the best place to go to see fireworks? |
Tyler Hanley |
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on Jun 28, 2007 at 7:50 am by Linda, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
The Iraqi "Nation"
Web Link.
An Editorial by Robert McFarlane that tells the story of a meeting of 70 Clerics in I... |
Resident |
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on Jun 28, 2007 at 7:16 am by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Fabulous "Noises Off" at Palo Alto Players
Hilarious!
Infinitely watchable!
Energetic!
Best thing I've seen since the last time they staged it!
Every cast member perfect!
Jeannie Forte a marvel!
Go see this play!... |
Players Fan |
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on Jun 27, 2007 at 9:57 pm by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SPORTS
Paly's Hansen top boys' AD
It started with his football team playing for a state championship and it ended with one of the nation's top distance runners competing in the state track and field finals.
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Editor |
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on Jun 27, 2007 at 5:20 pm by Ted Pauly, a resident of the Ventura neighborhood |
RESTAURANTS
Minh's in Los Altos
I just ate there today for the first time, having read a review of it in the Weekly some time ago.
It is superb. A marvelous menu, moderate prices, and wonderful food. I had... |
Mary |
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on Jun 27, 2007 at 2:17 pm by Mary, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Running out of ideas to keep the kids entertained this summer?
Running out of ideas to keep the kids entertained this summer? The Palo Alto City Library proudly announces the unveiling of the Palo Alto City Library Kids’ blog. Keep update... |
Children\'s Librarian |
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on Jun 27, 2007 at 12:00 pm by Children\'s Librarian, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Sit-lie ban extended throughout PA downtown
Ruling that a person sitting on a crowded sidewalk is a safety hazard, the Palo Alto City Council extended its "sit-lie" ban beyond University Avenue Monday evening.
Read t... |
Editor |
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on Jun 27, 2007 at 4:29 am by uiuiuiu, a resident of the The Greenhouse neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Grass fire blazing near Stanford Dish
Cal Fire is attacking a 15-acre fire in Palo Alto at Junipero Serra Boulevard and Frenchmans Road in unincorporated Santa Clara County between Stanford University and Intersta... |
Editor |
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on Jun 27, 2007 at 1:30 am by Nora Charles, a resident of Stanford |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Dennis Hastert received bribes from Turks in return for withdrawing Armenian Genocide Resolution from House floor in 2000.
Sibel Edmonds also says US officials like Marc Grossman, Richard Perle, Doug Feith, Stephen Solarz, and Bob Livingston have obtained lucrative and influential positions in bot... |
Dr. Ferragamo |
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on Jun 26, 2007 at 6:41 pm by Walter_E_Wallis, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
BOOKS
Bike Connection wins PA Little League title
Bike Connection was the top seed in the Palo Alto Little League City Tournament for good reason, battling its way through the consolation bracket to claim the championship Sun... |
Editor |
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on Jun 26, 2007 at 4:46 pm by MovieLover2, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Firefighters calm blaze near Stanford Dish
A 128-acre grass fire near the Stanford Dish was 100 percent contained by 7:30 p.m. Monday evening, according to Palo Alto police and fire communication manager Charlie Cullen... |
Editor |
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on Jun 26, 2007 at 1:08 pm by T, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Stanford Clothing Drive saves students' castoffs from landfill
Every June, in a mad dash to flee the campus, Stanford University students leave behind dirty towels and designer jeans, lamps and socks.
Read the full story here Web Link.... |
Editor |
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on Jun 26, 2007 at 12:52 pm by member, new, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
SPORTS
Top seeds win in Palo Alto Babe Ruth tourney
The top two teams from the regular season advanced to the semifinals of the Palo Alto Babe Ruth City Tournament following victories Monday at Baylands Athletic Center.
Read... |
Editor |
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on Jun 26, 2007 at 9:42 am by Little League Parent, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Blaine Marchant 'can join graduation events'
Blaine Marchant, who parked his trashed, graffiti-sprayed Volvo upside down on a wooden deck in Palo Alto High School's quad last week, can join graduation ceremonies, accordi... |
Editor |
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on Jun 26, 2007 at 12:13 am by anon., a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
What are your favorite Palo Alto places?
The Palo Alto Weekly has launched its "Best Of" feature, with voting set to end July 13.
So what are some of your favorite Palo Alto places? Is there a restaurant you can't... |
Tyler Hanley |
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on Jun 25, 2007 at 11:51 pm by anon., a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Are friends and foes of Mandarin immersion really oceans apart?
School board members learn fast to become friends with their e-mail, but the flood of inbox activity on Mandarin immersion has been a tsunami.
Read the full Guest Opinion ... |
Editor |
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on Jun 25, 2007 at 9:47 pm by oh brother, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto fiber vote, Eruv. Hmm -- an Idea.
Why don't the folks who must put up an Eruv around the city instead put up a free and available to all high-speed fiber network and call it their Eruv too?
One rock would t... |
Palo Parent |
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on Jun 25, 2007 at 9:25 pm by Palo Parent, a resident of the Greenmeadow neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Vehicle crashes into tree off Highway 280
The California Highway Patrol is responding to a major injury crash in Los Altos. According to a CHP officer, the crash happened around 5:02 p.m. on the Page Mill Road offramp... |
Editor |
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on Jun 25, 2007 at 6:22 pm by Resident, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood |
SPORTS
Loss of Former Giants Pitcher Rod Beck
The tributes thus far have reminded me how much I enjoyed Rod Beck when he closed for the Giants. The scowl that you could see from a bleacher seat, that pendulum arm that ke... |
Paul Losch |
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on Jun 25, 2007 at 3:07 pm by Paul Losch, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
transition
The stress placed on kids now is much more
It may not be obvious but the stress to compete academically has been ratcheting sky high over the last few years - putting some o... |
aman |
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on Jun 25, 2007 at 10:21 am by tired of bickering, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Fox News slams Palo Alto
If you saw the "1/2 Hour News Hour" tonight, but they slammed our town by interviewing some expert from here. I'm upset. They pointed out that those CFL blubs, if broken, will... |
tammy |
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on Jun 25, 2007 at 9:17 am by Help!, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
The way we were
The year was 2000, and you could find everything on the Internet. Except, apparently, the Waverley Writers.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Jun 24, 2007 at 3:22 pm by Eve Sutton, a resident of East Palo Alto |